Professional Career Opportunities - Job Title Details
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You are currently viewing archived title information for Examination 20-140 PCO-Professional Career Opportunities, held in April 2014. View current title information for PCO-Professional Career Opportunities.
Laboratory Specialist 1, G-18
Occupation Group
Natural and Physical Sciences
Salary Information
Starting Salary
$53,339
Career Ladder Information
| Title | Grade | Hiring Rate/yr | Job Rate/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Specialist Trainee 1 | 13 | $49,363 | $63,169 |
| Laboratory Specialist Trainee 2 | 14 | $52,198 | $66,634 |
| Laboratory Specialist 1 | 18 | $65,001 | $82,656 |
All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.
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Minimum Qualifications
You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.
Bachelor's degree or higher degree in the Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Natural Sciences, Physical Sciences or Medical Technology and two years of post-degree professional level experience performing laboratory testing or research in specific fields, such as assisting in the scientific examination of specimens or samples using a variety of laboratory techniques and providing technical support to advance research; operating and maintaining complex laboratory instruments and utilizing specialized computer equipment and software; recording, testing, and researching findings and preparing written documents, reports, and presentation materials; and producing and standardizing chemicals, diagnostic reagents, biologic products, media, or tissue culture used for analysis.
How to Apply
The November 2022 PCO Examination is closed, applications are no longer being accepted